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Originally Posted by Izzy Princess  Brenda - take care of that back of yours....I know how you feel...haven't gone the surgery route yet but Pilates and Yoga are the key for me so far. We'll be here waiting to order once you get up and about by Christmas. |
I do have a herniated disc in my lower back but that's not actually why I'm having surgery--I no longer have pain or symptoms from that because I've been exercising at least 5 days a week for 1-2 hours. You are right, exercise is DEFINITELY key. But while I was having problems last year, a tiny tumor showed up on my first MRI--it was farther above the herniated disc--and has been monitored for the past year. It's still tiny and asymptomatic but it will be better to remove it now while it's still small. Plus I currently feel great from all the exercising I've been doing so I hope the recovery period won't be quite as long.
Thanks for the well wishes
